There are many things concerning privacy online
When doing anything online, always make sure to check
Leaking information through email is even a possibility. Phishing is a scam where an email scam hides behind a website which is designed to look legitimate, such as banks or charities.
Many online scandals have occurred, and have been uncovered now that people are becoming more and more careful with their online presence. Sony was caught installing hidden software on CD's that sent the computer's IP address back to Sony, once the CD was played on a PC.
Craigslist ran into trouble when a Seattle web developer acted as women wanting to have sex on Craigslist, hoping to see how many people would respond. The developer then published all 178 responses on a website. (2)
In fact a company that seems as safe as Google has run into trouble. Google's street view allows the public to access panoramic views of different places. As people found men were caught doing things they would not want to tell their wives this application was considered an invasion of privacy. (3)
Social media has taken over people's phones being a main source of news and entertainment. These apps are strangely enough a privacy concern to some people, once you accept the terms and services you have allowed the app to access many things you may not be aware of. (4)
Instagram which is used by millions of people worldwide has also experienced some privacy concerns when it came to a San Francisco marketing agency called HY3PR which collected information from users including there photos, account bios, and locations to create a database of user profiles. People often agree to privacy settings and warnings without really reading them which allows this to happen. (5)
Snapchat which is also a very popular source of social media has been exposed for many privacy issues. Snapchat employees have abused their access to your data. Did you know that snapchat sees everything? The employees accessed users saved videos, locations, and email/phone numbers. Employees use an application to access your saved videos, who you last talked to, location, and your memories. (6)
You have allowed companies to do the following once you click the terms and conditions
You give your right to sue the company away
Social Media Platforms actually have something called an
arbitration clause which ensures that all disputes will
not be settled in court. By accepting the terms and services
you say goodbye to your right to a trial in a courthouse.
You also give away any content and pictures that you believe you own
Social media sites are fully able to use your posts in advertising campaigns or marketing campaigns without even asking or notifying
These websites can take your social media content and give it away to pretty much anyone once you accept the terms and conditions.
Facebook can track you on the web
Facebook admits that they collect information based on
how you use any website affiliated with facebook.
Websites such as twitter and snapchat
can also track your real life movements.
Handed over most of your personal information
"Friend finding" services on social media apps are an easy way
for companies to access your phone contacts (emails, phone numbers).
Snapchat actually keeps peoples names,
time and date of when you talked to them,
and the number of messages with that person.